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One thing about the Pays Bigouden is the famous and long headdress of the women from last century. Despite the common belief, not every woman in Brittany wore this "coiffe", but only the Bigoudenes. Some people say that it was under the reign of Louis 14th that women in the Pays Bigouden had extended their coiffe to such dimensions. Here is the story.
Louis 14th attempted to create new taxes, especially on salt, the "gabelle". He also tried to reduce even more the rights of women in society in a period of war and poverty. But in the Pays Bigouden, women (and salt) had such an important place that an uprising started in 1675. It is known as "la Révolte des Bonnets Rouges" in lower Brittany and as "la Révolte des Papiers Timbrés" in a larger part of West France. Rebels used to communicate and gather thanks to the churches' bells. So when Louis 14th managed the uprising, he cut off 6 steeples from 6 churches in the Pays Bigouden. In opposition to that, women decided to increase the height of their "coiffe", thus proclaiming their belonging to their village and religion.
In short and as a mockery of the king's decision, they wore the steeples on their head, from where no one could remove them. This is one version among others of the history of the Bigoudene coiffe. If you want to know more about the History of the Pays Bigouden, please follow us...
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South Finistère provides various landscapes : rias, cliffs, tips, large beaches, the Monts d'Arrée and traditional or modern seaports. One can also appreciate the area's historical treasures consisting in many prehistorical remains, religious monuments, museums dedicated to our heritage as welle as wild and mythic places where many legends are supposed to find their tragic endings.
Each place has managed to preserve the remains and stories from the past while still looking forward and struggle for modern and urgent issues as the environmental protection.
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Walking, hiking, beaches, water sports schools and spots ? Everything is here !Gastronomy
Focus on South Finistère gastronomy with info and recipees
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WELCOME TO FINISTERE SUD !
Whether you're preparing your holidays in our beautiful region or just enquiring about an event, Finistere Sud has everything you're looking for. The cultural and sporting events, the tide tables, things to do and places to be, the stories and History of the Pays Bigouden, its fishing ports and secular chapels. In short, everything's here, and even more ! Enjoy your trip !
THE SMOKED FISH
PLATTER
(a selection of
home-smoked fishes)
THE "Maharadjah"
BRETON STUFFED
CREPE
(chicken, onions, bell pepper,
oriental spices, sald)
THE SWEET
"Banana" BRETON
STUFFED CREPE
(bananas soaked in rum
and orange coulis)
Enjoy !
Open everyday at 12 and 7 pm.
Closed on Monday
and Tuesday evenings.
02 98 58 61 07
393 rue Lucien Le Lay(next to the seaport)
29760 St-Guénolé
Only fresh and quality produce !
According to the chefs' suggestions...
Quick and simple,
our take away dishes !
Want a good picinic ?
Enjoy good food
and beautiful landscapes.
Let's order !
Our Buckwheat and Sweet Wheat Crêpes ...
Our Bigoudene crêpes are made of a special blend of wholemeal and buckwheat flours from Pont l'Abbé. Our sweet crêpes are also elaborated with a blend of buckwheat and wheat flours. Our crêpes are garnished with home-made preparations with quality produce. Enjoy !
- La poêlée de Saint-Gué : crabs, langoustines, clams, potatoes, vegetables, scallops, fishes (depending on season)
- La Paëlla Corroña : cockles, mussels, clams, dog cockles, gambas, langoustines, fishes (depending on season)
- La Paëlla Valenciana : cockles, mussels, clams, squids, dog cockles, gambas, langoustines, chicken
- La poêlée de Lotte et Cabillaud : cod and monkfish cooked with shellfish and its shellfish coulis
- Coquilles Saint Jacques : cooked scallops and vegetables
- Les Moules à la Bigoudène : Gilbert's recipe of traditional Bigoudene cooked mussels
- La Poêlée de coquillages : mussels, cockles, clams, dog cockles
- Trilogie de nos côtes fumée par nos soins : the smoked fish platter, a selection of home-smoked fishes
- Souris d'agneau confit maison : lamb shanks and our confit with wine sauce
- Travers de Porc : pork spare ribs with a barbecue sauce, coleslaw and its baked potatoe
- Viandes Sélection Bouchère : (subject to availability) fresh beef meat - rib steak, sirloin steak, rump steak with pepper or barbecue sauce
- A wide range of fresh sea produce
- Chotten available on command, typical Bigoudene charcuterie platter based on pork head meat
- NEW : WOK cooking ! Caramelized pork wok, fish wok, crab meat wok, meat wok,... Tasty and crispy !
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Loctudy is a fishing seaport, a marina and a village offering some pieces of architectural heritage such as the flag semaphore and the Tourelle des Perdrix, a chessboard-like lighthouse. One can practice water sports, clam digging or sea fishing or just enjoy the beautiful beaches. Ile Tudy can be reached via a small ferry boat from Loctudy. It is also a place of departure to the Glénan Islands.Quick history
Loctudy was created in the 5th century by the monk Saint-Tudy (Locus-Tudy = a place dedicated to Tudy). It first developped through agriculture, especially potatoe growing, since the fishing activity was all located in Ile Tudy. Edouard le Normant, lieutenant in the navy, came to Loctudy and decided to build the seaport in 1813. A hundred years later, Loctudy had become one of the most important town of the Pays Bigouden in terms of fishing, outgoing Ile Tudy, and even possessing a shipyard.
Nowadays Loctudy is known for the "Demoiselles de Loctudy" (Loctudy's Ladies) which are the living scampi the fishermen bring back and sell everyday by auction. A show not to be missed !
To be seen
- The flag semaphore of Pich Poud or Saint-Oual. Flag semaphores were the ancestors of semaphores. They were always built on top of some hill or cliff above the sea. Two men used to be in charge of reporting the traffic on sea, using flags, especially around the Glénan Islands.
- The Tourelle des Perdrix. It is a lighthouse painted with 64 black and white squares, looking like a chessboard on the water. It used to symbolise the belonging of Loctudy and Ile Tudy to the mouth of the river "AN TEIR". (In Breton language, Teir meant "3 branches" as the 3 branches of the river). This small lighthouse is no more part of the marine communication network.
- The Moulin à Marée de "Pen ar Veur". This tide mill has been in function for 200 years. It was reduced into ruins during WW II and is now being restored.
- The Manoir de Kérazan. The mansion is one of the eldest feudal ones in the Pays Bigouden, dating back to the 16th century. Surrounded by 5 acres of land on which stands a farm with its animals, it has now been converted into a museum showing drawings, paintings and furniture.
- The Fountains of Coz Castel (the sliding step fountain), of Brémoguer, of Suler and the buried fountain of Kérazan.
Also
The Saint-Tudy church, the Porz chapel, the Saint Quido chapel, the Laudonnec Saint-Oual chapel and the standing stone of Penglaouic.
As said above, Ile Tudy has been known as an important fishing seaport since the 14th up to the 19th century, especially thanks to sardine fishing and canneries. At this time, one could reach Ile Tudy by foot at low tide. But the lack of drinking water and the floods due to spring tides used to bring cholera and typhus plagues. In 1852 the construction of a dyke changed for good Ile Tudy into an artificial peninsula. The increasing wealth of Loctudy ruined the last fishing activity on Ile Tudy. Nowadays except from oysterfarming, it is a quiet seaside station providing beaches, walking paths and water sports school. It looks like a miniature village which streets allow seaview from both sides as well as a magnificient view on Loctudy.
INFORMATION POINT OF LOCTUDY
Place des Anciens Combattants
29750 LOCTUDY
02 98 87 53 78
INFORMATION POINT OF ILE TUDY
1 rue Roitelets
29 980 ILE TUDY
02 98 56 30 14
Sainte-Marine (Sant-Voran) is a small town belonging to Combrit. It is located at the beginning of the Odet river ria ("aber" in Breton). The town was once a trading then a military seaport. It is nowadays a seaside station and a small marina. During the summer, Bénodet can be reached via a small ferry boat for pedestrians or by the bridge at any season.Quick history
Combrit seems to come from the old french word "combre", meaning "confluent". Combrit was probably created in the 6th century and was totally part of the parish of Pont l'Abbé. During the French Revolution, Combrit was separated from Lambour which became part of Pont l'Abbé and then from Ile Tudy in 1826 which became independant. Combrit is one of the six towns which steeple was cut off in the 17th century by Louis 14th. The steeple was only built again a century later. The architect who rebuilt the steeple was Mr Bigot. Some say that the word "bigouden" comes from his name.
One man particularly left his mark on the town : the philanthropist artist Jacques de Thézac. He came to Combrit - Sainte-Marine in 1888 and very quickly became conscious of the hardness and difficulties of the fishermen lives. That's why he founded the "Abri du Marin" ("Fishermen' Shelter") in Sainte-Marine in 1910, among the 14 others he managed to build in other breton seaports. The entire network is known as the Oeuvre des Abris du Marin (Fishermen' Shelters Piece of Work). Those meeting places used to provide education, reading lessons, lectures, cultural development, libraries and led an active struggle against alcoholism. The Fishermen' Shelter of Sainte-Marine has now been restored and has become a museum in tribute to Jacques de Thézac, also showing temporary exhibitions about fishing.
To be seen
- The Fort de Sainte-Marine ou Fort Vauban. It was built under Napoleon 3rd in 1862 as a defensive post. It is now a place of contemporary artists exhibitions.
- The Phare de Sainte-Marine "The Sainte-Marine Lighthouse" or Feu de Combrit. It is located next to the Fort and was built in 1885 to draw a north line with the lighthouse of Bénodet. It is side by side with the house of the lighthouse keeper. A walking path idea : leaving from the beach or from the lighthouse, you can walk downtown along the seaside. The walking path offers a beautiful view on Bénodet and crosses a beautiful small beach.
- On the road from Sainte-Marine to Pont l'Abbé stands the "Parc Botanique de Cornouaille" where 3500 species of plants are growing on a 4 acre park. Calm, smells, magnificient landscapes and a trip around the world guaranteed !
Also
The Saint-Tugdual church, the Sainte-Marine chapel, the Notre-Dame-de-la-Clarté chapel, the 2 meters high standing stone of Le Treustel and the laying stele of Le Leoc.
INFORMATION POINT
Place Grafenhausen
29120 COMBRIT
02 98 56 48 41
Pont l'Abbé (Pont-'n-Abad) is the capital of the Pays Bigouden. It is known for the Musée Bigouden located inside the castel "Château des Barons du Pont" and for the Bigoudene embroidery and basketry. Boats come up the tidal river which offers magnificient views and walking paths. Pont l'Abbé is full of shops selling all the Breton products and merchandising. Quick history
The numerous prehistorical remains found around Pont l'Abbé tell us that the place has always been inhabited. (Some pieces have been brought to the Musée Préhistorique of Saint-Guénolé, Penmarc'h.) During the 11th century some feudal landowners came and settled on this land which was then part of the abbey of Loctudy. It will later become the feudal dungeon of the Baron du Pont and then the castel, as it can be seen nowadays. In the 15th century, Pont l'Abbé became a barony and its seigneurs dominated the place. in the 17th century the Révolte des Bonnets Rouges took place in Pont l'Abbé and the stteple of Saint-Jacques de Lambour church was destroyed. In 1791 the growing town became a parish and annexed Loctudy, Plobannalec, Plomeur and Combrit, which since have got their independence back.
To be seen
- The Castle - Le Château de Pont l'Abbé ou Château des Barons du Pont, located in the center of town, with its medieval vaults. Inside its walls you can go to the Musée Bigouden where you'll be taught everything you need to know about the headdress, the traditionnal costumes and what it means to belong to the Pays Bigouden. Temporary exhibitions are also available, along with the permanent collection of the museum.
- The Church - L'Eglise Notre-Dame-des-Carmes. Built in the 14th century, it has got a huge and magnificient great organ. Its cloister was moved to Quimper in the 15th century.
- The 4 km towpath walk provides calm, beautiful views on the embankment and the tide, several species of birds can also be seen. It ends up in front of the ruins of an old house which used to be a café until the early 19th century, known as the White House.
Next to these visits, you will be able to stroll along the granit streets of Pont l'Abbé, flanked by numerous shops (Breton sweaters, cakes, pottery, ...).
INFORMATION POINT
11 Place Gambetta
29120 PONT L'ABBE
02 98 82 37 99
Plobannalec and Lesconil, though they are 3 km away, are part of the same town : Plobannalec being more into land and agriculture and Lesconil more into sea and fishing. Nowadays even if the scampi fishermen are still working for our pleasure, the town has devlopped the touristic activities with its marina and its water soprts school.
Quick history
The territory has been inhabited for centuries. Many megaliths or parts of are still visible. There is not much information about the beginning of our era about the town, except for the Revolte des Bonnets Rouges in the 17th century.
In the early 19th century, Lesconil was just a coastal crossroads, next to the Steir ria, only equipped with a natural port which is nowadays used by very small boats. The semaphore of Lesconil xas built at this period. At the same time, the inhabitants of Plobannalec began to quit agriculture and come to Lesconil to make a bit more money with fishing.
The current seaport was built in 1878. It was first dedicated to unloading the fishing boats as well as rescuing since shipping was quite unsafe in the area at that time. Then canneries, a shipyard and a fishing school are created. In 1905 a fuel semaphore is constructed on the Men ar Groaz headland. Dykes, quays, auction appear and the semaphore gets electrified. The bay was thus getting a more easy access since it was no longer exposed to dangerous streams and winds. Fishing activities developped even more.
Now both fishing and agriculture are becoming less and less important in the economy of the town. This is why Lesconil is the smallest and more traditionnal seaport of all the Pays Bigouden. Fishermen are still selling their fishes and scampi directly on the port everyday around 16pm. It is interseting to see that they are often willing to answer the tourists' questions about their job.
To be seen
The Mansion - Le Manoir de Kerhoas. It is a typical feudal mansion from the 16th century. It is a private mansion but during the summer it is open thanks to the "Fête des Vieux Métiers et du Patrimoine" ("the Ancient Professions and heritage") in July.
The megaliths of Quélarn. It was made of 6 dolmens and long corridors leading to a giant funeral room of 8 * 8 m, as well as 27 graves. Unfortunately only standing stones and one full dolmen are now visible.
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Robert Maggiani Exhibition in Penmarc'h in April 2012
Robert Maggiani was born in France in 1935. His exhibitions take place both in Europe and in the USA where he used to stay as an artist-in-residence. He first worked on realistic paintings and then focused on the importance of light and color. This is what Nonna Goasguen means to show in his library cafe.Librairie "La joie de lire" - 65 rue de la Joie Saint-Guénolé 29 760 Penmarc'h
Tel : 02 98 58 73 57 - contact : librairie.lajoirdelire@yahoo.fr
The Anne de Bretagne Musical in Plougastel-Daoulas on 7 April
A musical about the fascinating life of the Duchess of Brittany. More than 10 Breton and international artists give life to these historical characters : ANGE, FAIRPORT CONVENTION, ALAN SIMON, BLEUNWENN MEVEL, PAT O MAY, JAMES WOOD, KONAN MEVEL, LE CHOEUR RENAISSANCE I BATTI BECCHI etc...Espace Avel VorRoute De La Fontaine Blanche - 29470 Plougastel Daoulas - 02 98 37 57 30
Erik Samakh Sound Installation at the Domaine de Trévarez from 7 April to 14 October
Erik Samakh starts from this assumption : the castle has become a bat house, a batbox. Darkness, spatialised bat sounds, screeching, fluttering above our heads, underbrush smell, ... Erik Samakh invites us into a fake world where the relation between things become more important than things themselves and where Nature has taken advantage of the absence of human beings...Domaine de Trévarez - Mme HEMERY ou Mme LE MOAL - Route de Laz 29520 SAINT GOAZEC - 02.98.26.82.79
Earthenware Pottery Exhibition in Quimper from 2 December 2011 to 1 April 2012
Bel Delcourt or the enchanted pottery.The Bel Delcourt once worked as an independant artist at HB Henriot. From 1951 she has focused on feminity, from the first Virgin icon to motherhood. The Musée Départemental Breton in Quimper wanted to pay tribute to this creative artist.
Entrance fee : 4 euros / 2.50 euros (free on sunday afternoon), closed on monday and sunday morning.
Opening Hours : 9 am/12 et 2 pm/5 pm. Musée Départemental Breton - 1, rue du roi Gradion - 02 98 95 21 60
Temporary Exhibition in Quimper from 2 March to 28 May
The woods and the tree.The Breton Museums gather in 2012 to offer an exhibition about the influence of Japan on Breton arts. In the 19th century, the Pont-Aven Scool painters discovered new spatial representation in the Japanese prints. The exhibition has borrowed masterpieces from Rennes, Loches and Paris museums : Hokusai, Hiroshige Lacombe, Filiger and Vallotton.
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper - 40, place Saint-Corentin - 29000 Quimper - 02.98.95.45.20 musee@mairie-quimper.fr http://www.mbaq.fr
Thomas Fersen in Concert in Moëlan-sur-Mer on 6 April 2012
With his new album "Je suis au Paradis", Thomas Fersen travels through a fantastic and macabre atmosphere, keeping in touch with tales.9 pm - Centre Culturel l'Ellipse - Moëlan-sur-Mer Rue de Pont Ar Laer 29350 Moëlan-sur-Mer
Marine Themed Exhibition in Sainte-Marine from mid-March to mid-June
Every year the Abri du Marin (Fishermen' shelter) offers an exhibition about the sea heritage of Sainte-Marine and its surroundings. (photographies, items, texts, films). The Fishermen' shelter has been a very important social place during the first half of the 20th century.Entrance fee : Adults 2 euros / 12/18 years old, groups (more than 10 peolple ) 1 euro / Under 12 years old, free /
Opening Hours : Out of Season : thursday and friday from 2 pm to 6 pm – saturday and sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / Holiday Periods : from wednesday to sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / High Season from mid-June to mid-September : everyday except monday from 10:30 am to 12:30 and from 2 pm to 7 pm.
Abri du marin, Quai Jacques de Thézac, tel 02 98 51 94 40
Louise Cara Exhibition in Quimperlé from 31 March to 24 June
"Cities Metamorphosis"Working with verticality, the artist has painted different cities, especially Fès and New York. Debate.
Chapelle des Ursulines rue Jules Ferry 29300 Quimperlé - free entrance - everyday except tuesday from 2:30 pm to 7 pm.
Georges Le Fur Exhibition in Quimperlé from 14 April to 3 June
"Exodus"The wood engravings of Georges Le Fur explore the torments and exodus of existence. He starts from the biblical exodus and goes on with every type of nomadism.
Galerie du Présidial 29300 Quimperlé - free entrance - everyday except tuesday from 2:30 pm to 7 pm.
Riding Donkey Initiation in Lanvéoc on 14 and 15 April
Everything about donkeys : how to ride them, take care of them, work with them.From Saturday 9:30 am to Sunday 5:30 pm at the Ferme Océ'âne in Keraël (Lanvéoc) - 60 euros per day and per pers - 06 32 24 86 19
Châteauneuf-du-Faou : Les mardis des danserien, avec An Didoenn et Jean-Claude Tréguier. Salle Ar Sterenn - rue des Fontaines - 02 98 73 25 65.
Fest-Deiz ha Noz on 8 April 2012
Châteuneuf-du-Faou : Printemps de Chateauneuf Avec Concerts : Jack Danielle's String Band Thomas / Goudard Empreintes Quartet Sibéril / Le Bozec Quatuors de cornemuses sonneurs et chanteurs. Pour le programme complet voir ce lien http://www.tamm-kreiz.com/evenement/27350/fest-deiz-ha-noz-le-08-04-2012-chateauneuf-du-faou.html Salle Ar Sterenn - rue des Fontaines - 02 98 73 25 65
Kergloff : Fest-Deiz du club de danses bretonnes, avec Héol an Noz et Yvette et Vonnette. Salle Bonnet Rouge - rue Sébastien Le Balp.
Saint Jean Trolimon : Avec Boderiou/Salaun, Gloaguen/Le Fur, Malardé/Tanneau et Trio Tan.
Rédéné : Organisé par l'Amicale laïque de Rédéné, avec Deus'ta et Paulo/Dauneau. Salle Jean-Louis Rolland, parquet de bois, parking.Rosporden : Fest-Noz des joutes de l'Aven, avec Carrer/Landrain et Ruz Réor. fest deiz des joutes de l'aven le lendemain avec concours de sonneurs de l'aven qualificatif pour Gourin.
Pont-de-Buis-lès-Quimerc'h : 20 ans de Musik An Arvorig ! Repas asturien dès 19h (sur réservation).
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Tale Festival "Au Bout du Conte" in Penmarc'h from October to May 2012
The last event of the Festival Au Bout Du Conte :On 6 May at 3pm : a "tale telling biking tour" with Yveline Méhat and her friends.
"Maison pour tous" in Penmarc'h. Information Point of Penmarc'h : 02 98 58 81 44.
Erik Samakh Sound Installation at the Domaine de Trévarez from 7 April to 14 October
Erik Samakh starts from this assumption : the castle has become a bat house, a batbox. Darkness, spatialised bat sounds, screeching, fluttering above our heads, underbrush smell, ... Erik Samakh invites us into a fake world where the relation between things become more important than things themselves and where Nature has taken advantage of the absence of human beings...Domaine de Trévarez - Mme HEMERY ou Mme LE MOAL - Route de Laz 29520 SAINT GOAZEC - 02.98.26.82.79
Temporary Exhibition in Quimper from 2 March to 28 May
The woods and the tree.The Breton Museums gather in 2012 to offer an exhibition about the influence of Japan on Breton arts. In the 19th century, the Pont-Aven Scool painters discovered new spatial representation in the Japanese prints. The exhibition has borrowed masterpieces from Rennes, Loches and Paris museums : Hokusai, Hiroshige Lacombe, Filiger and Vallotton.
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper - 40, place Saint-Corentin - 29000 Quimper - 02.98.95.45.20 musee@mairie-quimper.fr http://www.mbaq.fr
Comic Show Baptiste Lecaplain and Julien Scmidt in Plougastel-Daoulas on 18 May 2012
At 26 years-old, Batiste Lecaplain's show is trully recommended by one of the most famous comic artist in France, Gad Elmaleh. Baptiste tells us the difficulties and doubts of his career in his usual candid and enthusiastic way.Julien Scmidt is both an actor and a player. On stage he plays several characters, he plays comedy and he plays with pleasure and entertainment.
Espace Avel Vor Route De La Fontaine Blanche - 29470 Plougastel Daoulas - 02 98 37 57 30
Comic Show Les Frères Taloche in Plougastel-Daoulas on 19 May
They played their precedent show in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Québec and the Olympia, Vincent and Bruno are coming back with their new creation. Most of the time the brothers play with visual comedy sketches.8:30 pm - Espace Avel Vor Route De La Fontaine Blanche - 29470 Plougastel Daoulas - 02 98 37 57 30
Richard Gotainer in Concert in Plougastel-Daoulas on 20 May
Richard Gotainer' show is a kind of rock music hall. In a cosy-kitch set he and his musicians offer a new and friendly atmosphere with mostly acoustic musical instruments.4:30 pm - Espace Avel VorRue Fontaine Blanche - 29470 Plougastel Daoulas - 02 98 37 57 30
Marine Themed Exhibition in Sainte-Marine from mid-March to mid-June
Every year the Abri du Marin (Fishermen' shelter) offers an exhibition about the sea heritage of Sainte-Marine and its surroundings. (photographies, items, texts, films). The Fishermen' shelter has been a very important social place during the first half of the 20th century.Entrance fee : Adults 2 euros / 12/18 years old, groups (more than 10 peolple ) 1 euro / Under 12 years old, free /
Opening Hours : Out of Season : thursday and friday from 2 pm to 6 pm – saturday and sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / Holiday Periods : from wednesday to sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / High Season from mid-June to mid-September : everyday except monday from 10:30 am to 12:30 and from 2 pm to 7 pm.
Abri du marin, Quai Jacques de Thézac, tel 02 98 51 94 40
Louise Cara Exhibition in Quimperlé from 31 March to 24 June
"Cities Metamorphosis"Working with verticality, the artist has painted different cities, especially Fès and New York. Debate.
Chapelle des Ursulines rue Jules Ferry 29300 Quimperlé - free entrance - everyday except tuesday from 2:30 pm to 7 pm.
Georges Le Fur Exhibition in Quimperlé from 14 April to 3 June
"Exodus"The wood engravings of Georges Le Fur explore the torments and exodus of existence. He starts from the biblical exodus and goes on with every type of nomadism.
Galerie du Présidial 29300 Quimperlé - free entrance - everyday except tuesday from 2:30 pm to 7 pm.
Old Architectural Photography Exhibition in Quimperlé from 26 May to 16 September
The exhibition introduces old photographies of the Breton architecture from the years 1820-1860 and 1860-1870. These photographies, the lithographs and the old illustrated newspapers used to be important devices in the development of tourism in Brittany. The exhibition is divided into two parts : one taking place at the Maison des Archers from 26 May to 16 September and the other at the Médiathèque of Quimperlé from 3 July to 8 September according to the opening hours of the médiathèque.Maison des Archers - 8 rue Dom Morice 29300 Quimperlé - 02.98.39.06.63 - open everyday except tuesday from 10 am to 12 and from 14:30 pm to 7 pm - entrance fee : 2 euros - free on friday.
Médiathèque - 18 place Saint-Michel 29300 Quimperlé - 02 98 35 17 30
Fest-Deiz ha Noz on 12 May 2012
Le Juch : Fest-Deiz ha Noz. Avec Audebert/Rivière, Flatrès I./Ebrel L., Imbert/Kloareg, Kemener Y.F./Marchand E., Pétillon/Riou, Termajik, Noël Bloch, Michel Colleu, Dominique Jouve, Gilles Le Goff, Nicole Pochic et Pascal Servain.Mellac : Fest-Noz repas crêpes à 19h, avec Bigor'noz, Danielo/Paulo, KaouaD. Salle polyvalente.
Fest-Deiz ha Noz on 19 May 2012
Clohars-Carnoët : Grand fest-noz à la salle omnisport dès 17:00. Des artistes bien connus des scènes régionales et nationales vous entraineront dans la Danse.Kaouad, Deus'Ta, les Frères Guichen, les Sonerien Du, Turian ainsi que des invités inédits, tous unis pour la réussite de cet anniversaire.
40 ans du CERCLE CELTIQUE DES KOROLLERIEN LAETA - LE FEST NOZ
Route de Moëlan Salle NAVA 29360 Clohars-Carnoët - 06 83 47 25 42
Pont-Aven : Fest-Noz et concert dans le cadre de la Nuit des Musées. Avec Ruz Réor.
Melgven : fest-noz avec Talenka + SR.
Quimper : fest-noz Fest Yves (Gouel Erwan) avec Flatrès I./Ebrel L., Gloaguen/ Le Fur, Le Corre B./Fustec M.L., Pétillon/Riou, Stelenko et Trio Tan. Salle du Chapeau Rouge - 1 rue du Paradis.
Douarnenez : Redadeg, fest-noz avec Termajik.
Camaret-sur-Mer : Fest-Deiz avec l'Association des Amis du Quartier St-Thomas Soirée Concerts sur les quais organisée par les Commerçants.
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Erik Samakh Sound Installation at the Domaine de Trévarez from 7 April to 14 October
Erik Samakh starts from this assumption : the castle has become a bat house, a batbox. Darkness, spatialised bat sounds, screeching, fluttering above our heads, underbrush smell, ... Erik Samakh invites us into a fake world where the relation between things become more important than things themselves and where Nature has taken advantage of the absence of human beings...Domaine de Trévarez - Mme HEMERY ou Mme LE MOAL - Route de Laz 29520 SAINT GOAZEC - 02.98.26.82.79
Marine Themed Exhibition in Sainte-Marine from mid-March to mid-June
Every year the Abri du Marin (Fishermen' shelter) offers an exhibition about the sea heritage of Sainte-Marine and its surroundings. (photographies, items, texts, films). The Fishermen' shelter has been a very important social place during the first half of the 20th century.Entrance fee : Adults 2 euros / 12/18 years old, groups (more than 10 peolple ) 1 euro / Under 12 years old, free /
Opening Hours : Out of Season : thursday and friday from 2 pm to 6 pm – saturday and sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / Holiday Periods : from wednesday to sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / High Season from mid-June to mid-September : everyday except monday from 10:30 am to 12:30 and from 2 pm to 7 pm.
Abri du marin, Quai Jacques de Thézac, tel 02 98 51 94 40
Art Exhibition in Sainte-Marine from June to September
The Fort of Sainte-Marine offers every summer several art exhibitions (paintings, engravings, sculptures, photography or installation).The Fort is open everyday except tuesday from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm - entrance fee : adults 2 euros / 12 to 18 years old and groups (more than 10 people) 1 euro / under 12 years old free entrance. You can get a ticket entrance to both the Fort and the Fishermen' shelter at 3 euros - 02 98 56 74 14
Louise Cara Exhibition in Quimperlé from 31 March to 24 June
"Cities Metamorphosis"Working with verticality, the artist has painted different cities, especially Fès and New York. Debate.
Chapelle des Ursulines rue Jules Ferry 29300 Quimperlé - free entrance - everyday except tuesday from 2:30 pm to 7 pm.
Georges Le Fur Exhibition in Quimperlé from 14 April to 3 June
"Exodus"The wood engravings of Georges Le Fur explore the torments and exodus of existence. He starts from the biblical exodus and goes on with every type of nomadism.
Galerie du Présidial 29300 Quimperlé - free entrance - everyday except tuesday from 2:30 pm to 7 pm.
Old Architectural Photography Exhibition in Quimperlé from 26 May to 16 September
The exhibition introduces old photographies of the Breton architecture from the years 1820-1860 and 1860-1870. These photographies, the lithographs and the old illustrated newspapers used to be important devices in the development of tourism in Brittany. The exhibition is divided into two parts : one taking place at the Maison des Archers from 26 May to 16 September and the other at the Médiathèque of Quimperlé from 3 July to 8 September according to the opening hours of the médiathèque.Maison des Archers - 8 rue Dom Morice 29300 Quimperlé - 02.98.39.06.63 - open everyday except tuesday from 10 am to 12 and from 14:30 pm to 7 pm - entrance fee : 2 euros - free on friday.
Médiathèque - 18 place Saint-Michel 29300 Quimperlé - 02 98 35 17 30
Dikann Exhibition in Quimperlé from 9 June to 23 September
"Retour vers le sacré". The artist tries to stand as a mediator between reality and what is above us. Just as a shaman, he becomes the one who can paint the depths of our unconscious.Galerie de Présidial 29300 Quimperlé - free entrance - open everyday except on tuesday from 10 am to 12 and from 2:30 pm to 7 pm - http://dikann.com/
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Festival Les Tonnerres de Brest from 13 July to 19 July
In 2012 Brest is the European capital of the sea and the sea activities. You'll be able to admire astonishing and unusual boats along the 7 km long docks. Tall ships parades, historical demonstrations and music will turn the festival into a big international gathering during which 5 countries will be paid tribute to : Russia, Mexico, Norway, Morocco and Indonesia.More info at http://www.lestonnerresdebrest2012.fr
Erik Samakh Sound Installation at the Domaine de Trévarez from 7 April to 14 October
Erik Samakh starts from this assumption : the castle has become a bat house, a batbox. Darkness, spatialised bat sounds, screeching, fluttering above our heads, underbrush smell, ... Erik Samakh invites us into a fake world where the relation between things become more important than things themselves and where Nature has taken advantage of the absence of human beings...Domaine de Trévarez - Mme HEMERY ou Mme LE MOAL - Route de Laz 29520 SAINT GOAZEC - 02.98.26.82.79
The Vieilles Charrues Music Festival in Carhaix-Plouguer from 19 July to 22 July
Sting, The Cure, Justice, Coeur de Pirate, Brigitte, Chinese Man, 1995, Hollie Cook, HF Thiéfaine, Selah Sue, Metronomy and many more ! You can already buy your entrance tickets onwww.vieillescharrues.asso.fr/
Marine Themed Exhibition in Sainte-Marine from mid-March to mid-June
Every year the Abri du Marin (Fishermen' shelter) offers an exhibition about the sea heritage of Sainte-Marine and its surroundings. (photographies, items, texts, films). The Fishermen' shelter has been a very important social place during the first half of the 20th century.Entrance fee : Adults 2 euros / 12/18 years old, groups (more than 10 peolple ) 1 euro / Under 12 years old, free /
Opening Hours : Out of Season : thursday and friday from 2 pm to 6 pm – saturday and sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / Holiday Periods : from wednesday to sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / High Season from mid-June to mid-September : everyday except monday from 10:30 am to 12:30 and from 2 pm to 7 pm.
Abri du marin, Quai Jacques de Thézac, tel 02 98 51 94 40
Art Exhibition in Sainte-Marine from June to September
The Fort of Sainte-Marine offers every summer several art exhibitions (paintings, engravings, sculptures, photography or installation).The Fort is open everyday except on tuesday from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm - entrance fee : adults 2 euros / 12 to 18 years old and groups (more than 10 people) 1 euro / under 12 years old free entrance. You can get a ticket entrance to both the Fort and the Fishermen' shelter at 3 euros - 02 98 56 74 14
Temps Fête in Douarnenez from 19 July to 22 July
A festival about sea heritage with outdoor theater and concerts. Don't miss the big tall ships parade coming from the British Cornwall, Netherlands and Galicia, with its sailors, boats, gastronomy and parties !Port-Rhu de Daouarnenez, http://www.tempsfete-dz.com/
Theater and Comic Festival "Cast en Scène" on 6, 7, 8 July
Modern and professional comic shows coming from the the theatrical season of the year !http://www.castenscene.com/
Embroidery Festival in Pont l'Abbé from 12 July to 16 July
The "Fête des Brodeuses" aims at introducing the Bigouden and Breton traditional culture, costumes, old crafts dance and music. A final parade will take place along with the Bagadoù musicians to celebrate the "Queen of the Embroiderer".29120 Pont-l'Abbé Tel : 02 98 82 37 99 - http://www.fetedesbrodeuses.com/
The Detective Novels Festival in Concarneau from 6 July to 8 July
Let's discover new writers and new novels of detective stories on the Quai d'Aiguillon in Concarneau during the Chien Jaune Festival !http://www.lechienjaune.fr/
Jazz and Breton Music and Gastronomy Festival in Névez and Riec-sur-Belon from 19 July to 22 July
The second occurrence of the "Jazz'y Krampouezh" festival promotes the traditional and modern jazz music in Brittnay along with the local gastronomy of the Belon area. Jazz concerts are available at low cost, around 18 or 20 euros in chapels, theaters and cultural places. Enjoy !http://www.jazzy-krampouezh.fr/
Festival de Cornouaille in Quimper from 24 July to 29 July 2012
It is the 89th edition of the festival ! City of Quimper guided tours, old Breton crafts and of course reknown Breton music groups !More info at http://www.festival-cornouaille.com/
Fest'Jazz in Châteauneuf-du-Faou on 27, 28, 29 July
This 8th edition of the Fest'Jazz Festival proposes more than 80 jazz musicians from all over the world : Stochelo Rosenberg, Selmer 607, Ben Toury Jazz Corporation, Big Easy Rascals or Malo Mazurié, the young trumpet player prodigy. The concerts take place on the banks of the river Aulne.http://www.fest-jazz.com/
Old Architectural Photography Exhibition in Quimperlé from 26 May to 16 September
The exhibition introduces old photographies of the Breton architecture from the years 1820-1860 and 1860-1870. These photographies, the lithographs and the old illustrated newspapers used to be important devices in the development of tourism in Brittany. The exhibition is divided into two parts : one taking place at the Maison des Archers from 26 May to 16 September and the other at the Médiathèque of Quimperlé from 3 July to 8 September according to the opening hours of the médiathèque.Maison des Archers - 8 rue Dom Morice 29300 Quimperlé - 02.98.39.06.63 - open everyday except tuesday from 10 am to 12 and from 14:30 pm to 7 pm - entrance fee : 2 euros - free on friday.
Médiathèque - 18 place Saint-Michel 29300 Quimperlé - 02 98 35 17 30
Dikann Exhibition in Quimperlé from 9 June to 23 September
"Retour vers le sacré". The artist tries to stand as a mediator between reality and what is above us. Just as a shaman, he becomes the one who can paint the depths of our unconscious.Galerie de Présidial 29300 Quimperlé - free entrance - open everyday except on tuesday from 10 am to 12 and from 2:30 pm to 7 pm - http://dikann.com/
Marie Morel Exhibition in Quimperlé from 7 July to 30 September
With her exhibition "Le Chant de la Vie", Marie Morel tackles intimity, thought and even philosophy. Her paintings evoke travels, dreams, cries or laughs...
Chapelle des Ursulines rue Jules Ferry 29300 Quimperlé - open everyday except on Tuesday from 10 am to 12 and from 2:30 pm to 7 pm. - entrance fee : 2 euros.
Saint-Evarzec : Fest-noz de la saint Jean organisé par les Foulées Varzecoises, avec Ruz Réor
Pont l'Abbé : Fest-noz dans le cadre de la Fête des Brodeuses avec Sonerien Du.
Fouesnant : Fest-noz dans le cadre de la Fête des Pommiers, avec Startijenn
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Music Festival du Bout du Monde in the Presqu'Ile de Crozon on 3, 4, 5 August 2012
13 good reasons to come : The Waterboys, Fatoumata Diawara, Popa Chubby, Anthony Joseph & the Spasm Band, Zebda, Flavia Coelho, Youn Sun Nah, Salvatore Adamo, Stephan Eicher Octet, Jimmy Cliff, Aziz Sahmaoui & University of Gnawa, La Chiva Gantiva, Justin Adams et Juldeh Camara.The other groups will be known in April 2012.
http://www.festivalduboutdumonde.com
Erik Samakh Sound Installation at the Domaine de Trévarez from 7 April to 14 October
Erik Samakh starts from this assumption : the castle has become a bat house, a batbox. Darkness, spatialised bat sounds, screeching, fluttering above our heads, underbrush smell, ... Erik Samakh invites us into a fake world where the relation between things become more important than things themselves and where Nature has taken advantage of the absence of human beings...Domaine de Trévarez - Mme HEMERY ou Mme LE MOAL - Route de Laz 29520 SAINT GOAZEC - 02.98.26.82.79
Marine Themed Exhibition in Sainte-Marine from mid-June to October
Every year the Abri du Marin (Fishermen' shelter) offers an exhibition about the sea heritage of Sainte-Marine and its surroundings. (photographies, items, texts, films). The Fishermen' shelter has been a very important social place during the first half of the 20th century.Entrance fee : Adults 2 euros / 12/18 years old, groups (more than 10 peolple ) 1 euro / Under 12 years old, free /
Opening Hours : Out of Season : thursday and friday from 2 pm to 6 pm – saturday and sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / Holiday Periods : from wednesday to sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / High Season from mid-June to mid-September : everyday except monday from 10:30 am to 12:30 and from 2 pm to 7 pm.
Abri du marin, Quai Jacques de Thézac, tel 02 98 51 94 40
Art Exhibition in Sainte-Marine from June to September
The Fort of Sainte-Marine offers every summer several art exhibitions (paintings, engravings, sculptures, photography or installation).The Fort is open everyday except on tuesday from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm - entrance fee : adults 2 euros / 12 to 18 years old and groups (more than 10 people) 1 euro / under 12 years old free entrance. You can get a ticket entrance to both the Fort and the Fishermen' shelter at 3 euros - 02 98 56 74 14
Gastronomy and Music Fête de la Langoustine on 11 August 2012
Celabrating the scampi is a tradition on Lesconil ! Tasting, free concerts, firework and friendly atmosphere are waiting for you !
Port de Lesconil 29740 Plobannalec-Lesconil - 02 98 87 86 99
Old Architectural Photography Exhibition in Quimperlé from 26 May to 16 September
The exhibition introduces old photographies of the Breton architecture from the years 1820-1860 and 1860-1870. These photographies, the lithographs and the old illustrated newspapers used to be important devices in the development of tourism in Brittany. The exhibition is divided into two parts : one taking place at the Maison des Archers from 26 May to 16 September and the other at the Médiathèque of Quimperlé from 3 July to 8 September according to the opening hours of the médiathèque.Maison des Archers - 8 rue Dom Morice 29300 Quimperlé - 02.98.39.06.63 - open everyday except tuesday from 10 am to 12 and from 14:30 pm to 7 pm - entrance fee : 2 euros - free on friday.
Médiathèque - 18 place Saint-Michel 29300 Quimperlé - 02 98 35 17 30
Dikann Exhibition in Quimperlé from 9 June to 23 September
"Retour vers le sacré". The artist tries to stand as a mediator between reality and what is above us. Just as a shaman, he becomes the one who can paint the depths of our unconscious.Galerie de Présidial 29300 Quimperlé - free entrance - open everyday except on tuesday from 10 am to 12 and from 2:30 pm to 7 pm - http://dikann.com/
Marie Morel Exhibition in Quimperlé from 7 July to 30 September
With her exhibition "Le Chant de la Vie", Marie Morel tackles intimity, thought and even philosophy. Her paintings evoke travels, dreams, cries or laughs...Chapelle des Ursulines rue Jules Ferry 29300 Quimperlé - open everyday except on Tuesday from 10 am to 12 and from 2:30 pm to 7 pm. - entrance fee : 2 euros.
Douarnenez : Fest-noz avec Sonerien Du.Audierne : Fest-noz organisé par le Comité d'animation d'Audierne, restauration sur place. Avec Avel Trez, Guillou/Madec, Ruz Réor.
Beuzec-Cap-Sizun : Fest-noz dans le cadre de la 51ème Fête des Bruyères, avec Kepelledro.
Le Cloître-Pleyben : Nuit Bidard Concert à l'église à partir de 19h avec Ré an Aré accompagné de la chanteuse et harpiste Anne Auffret. Avec Sandie et Guillaume, Sonerien Du et Trenk. Concert 6€ soirée complète 17€ repas 10€ fest noz 6€.
Crozon : Fest-noz avec Startijenn.
Fest-Deiz ha Noz on 18 August 2012
Pont l'Abbé : Fest-Deiz ha Noz, les 40 ans des DU, avec Esquisse, Sonerien Du et Startijenn.
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Erik Samakh Sound Installation at the Domaine de Trévarez from 7 April to 14 October
Erik Samakh starts from this assumption : the castle has become a bat house, a batbox. Darkness, spatialised bat sounds, screeching, fluttering above our heads, underbrush smell, ... Erik Samakh invites us into a fake world where the relation between things become more important than things themselves and where Nature has taken advantage of the absence of human beings...Domaine de Trévarez - Mme HEMERY ou Mme LE MOAL - Route de Laz 29520 SAINT GOAZEC - 02.98.26.82.79
Marine Themed Exhibition in Sainte-Marine from mid-June to October
Every year the Abri du Marin (Fishermen' shelter) offers an exhibition about the sea heritage of Sainte-Marine and its surroundings. (photographies, items, texts, films). The Fishermen' shelter has been a very important social place during the first half of the 20th century.Entrance fee : Adults 2 euros / 12/18 years old, groups (more than 10 peolple ) 1 euro / Under 12 years old, free /
Opening Hours : Out of Season : thursday and friday from 2 pm to 6 pm – saturday and sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / Holiday Periods : from wednesday to sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / High Season from mid-June to mid-September : everyday except monday from 10:30 am to 12:30 and from 2 pm to 7 pm.
Abri du marin, Quai Jacques de Thézac, tel 02 98 51 94 40
Art Exhibition in Sainte-Marine from June to September
The Fort of Sainte-Marine offers every summer several art exhibitions (paintings, engravings, sculptures, photography or installation).The Fort is open everyday except on tuesday from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm - entrance fee : adults 2 euros / 12 to 18 years old and groups (more than 10 people) 1 euro / under 12 years old free entrance. You can get a ticket entrance to both the Fort and the Fishermen' shelter at 3 euros - 02 98 56 74 14
Old Architectural Photography Exhibition in Quimperlé from 26 May to 16 September
The exhibition introduces old photographies of the Breton architecture from the years 1820-1860 and 1860-1870. These photographies, the lithographs and the old illustrated newspapers used to be important devices in the development of tourism in Brittany. The exhibition is divided into two parts : one taking place at the Maison des Archers from 26 May to 16 September and the other at the Médiathèque of Quimperlé from 3 July to 8 September according to the opening hours of the médiathèque.Maison des Archers - 8 rue Dom Morice 29300 Quimperlé - 02.98.39.06.63 - open everyday except tuesday from 10 am to 12 and from 14:30 pm to 7 pm - entrance fee : 2 euros - free on friday.
Médiathèque - 18 place Saint-Michel 29300 Quimperlé - 02 98 35 17 30
Dikann Exhibition in Quimperlé from 9 June to 23 September
"Retour vers le sacré". The artist tries to stand as a mediator between reality and what is above us. Just as a shaman, he becomes the one who can paint the depths of our unconscious.Galerie de Présidial 29300 Quimperlé - free entrance - open everyday except on tuesday from 10 am to 12 and from 2:30 pm to 7 pm - http://dikann.com/
Marie Morel Exhibition in Quimperlé from 7 July to 30 September
With her exhibition "Le Chant de la Vie", Marie Morel tackles intimity, thought and even philosophy. Her paintings evoke travels, dreams, cries or laughs...Chapelle des Ursulines rue Jules Ferry 29300 Quimperlé - open everyday except on Tuesday from 10 am to 12 and from 2:30 pm to 7 pm. - entrance fee : 2 euros.
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Erik Samakh Sound Installation at the Domaine de Trévarez from 7 April to 14 October
Erik Samakh starts from this assumption : the castle has become a bat house, a batbox. Darkness, spatialised bat sounds, screeching, fluttering above our heads, underbrush smell, ... Erik Samakh invites us into a fake world where the relation between things become more important than things themselves and where Nature has taken advantage of the absence of human beings...Domaine de Trévarez - Mme HEMERY ou Mme LE MOAL - Route de Laz 29520 SAINT GOAZEC - 02.98.26.82.79
Marine Themed Exhibition in Sainte-Marine from mid-June to October
Every year the Abri du Marin (Fishermen' shelter) offers an exhibition about the sea heritage of Sainte-Marine and its surroundings. (photographies, items, texts, films). The Fishermen' shelter has been a very important social place during the first half of the 20th century.Entrance fee : Adults 2 euros / 12/18 years old, groups (more than 10 peolple ) 1 euro / Under 12 years old, free /
Opening Hours : Out of Season : thursday and friday from 2 pm to 6 pm – saturday and sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / Holiday Periods : from wednesday to sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / High Season from mid-June to mid-September : everyday except monday from 10:30 am to 12:30 and from 2 pm to 7 pm.
Abri du marin, Quai Jacques de Thézac, tel 02 98 51 94 40
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Loctudy is a fishing seaport, a marina and a village offering some pieces of architectural heritage such as the flag semaphore and the Tourelle des Perdrix, a chessboard-like lighthouse. One can practice water sports, clam digging or sea fishing or just enjoy the beautiful beaches. Ile Tudy can be reached via a small ferry boat from Loctudy. It is also a place of departure to the Glénan Islands.Quick history
Loctudy was created in the 5th century by the monk Saint-Tudy (Locus-Tudy = a place dedicated to Tudy). It first developped through agriculture, especially potatoe growing, since the fishing activity was all located in Ile Tudy. Edouard le Normant, lieutenant in the navy, came to Loctudy and decided to build the seaport in 1813. A hundred years later, Loctudy had become one of the most important town of the Pays Bigouden in terms of fishing, outgoing Ile Tudy, and even possessing a shipyard.
Nowadays Loctudy is known for the "Demoiselles de Loctudy" (Loctudy's Ladies) which are the living scampi the fishermen bring back and sell everyday by auction. A show not to be missed !
To be seen
- The flag semaphore of Pich Poud or Saint-Oual. Flag semaphores were the ancestors of semaphores. They were always built on top of some hill or cliff above the sea. Two men used to be in charge of reporting the traffic on sea, using flags, especially around the Glénan Islands.
- The Tourelle des Perdrix. It is a lighthouse painted with 64 black and white squares, looking like a chessboard on the water. It used to symbolise the belonging of Loctudy and Ile Tudy to the mouth of the river "AN TEIR". (In Breton language, Teir meant "3 branches" as the 3 branches of the river). This small lighthouse is no more part of the marine communication network.
- The Moulin à Marée de "Pen ar Veur". This tide mill has been in function for 200 years. It was reduced into ruins during WW II and is now being restored.
- The Manoir de Kérazan. The mansion is one of the eldest feudal ones in the Pays Bigouden, dating back to the 16th century. Surrounded by 5 acres of land on which stands a farm with its animals, it has now been converted into a museum showing drawings, paintings and furniture.
- The Fountains of Coz Castel (the sliding step fountain), of Brémoguer, of Suler and the buried fountain of Kérazan.
Also
The Saint-Tudy church, the Porz chapel, the Saint Quido chapel, the Laudonnec Saint-Oual chapel and the standing stone of Penglaouic.
As said above, Ile Tudy has been known as an important fishing seaport since the 14th up to the 19th century, especially thanks to sardine fishing and canneries. At this time, one could reach Ile Tudy by foot at low tide. But the lack of drinking water and the floods due to spring tides used to bring cholera and typhus plagues. In 1852 the construction of a dyke changed for good Ile Tudy into an artificial peninsula. The increasing wealth of Loctudy ruined the last fishing activity on Ile Tudy. Nowadays except from oysterfarming, it is a quiet seaside station providing beaches, walking paths and water sports school. It looks like a miniature village which streets allow seaview from both sides as well as a magnificient view on Loctudy.
INFORMATION POINT OF LOCTUDY
Place des Anciens Combattants
29750 LOCTUDY
02 98 87 53 78
INFORMATION POINT OF ILE TUDY
1 rue Roitelets
29 980 ILE TUDY
02 98 56 30 14
Sainte-Marine (Sant-Voran) is a small town belonging to Combrit. It is located at the beginning of the Odet river ria ("aber" in Breton). The town was once a trading then a military seaport. It is nowadays a seaside station and a small marina. During the summer, Bénodet can be reached via a small ferry boat for pedestrians or by the bridge at any season.Quick history
Combrit seems to come from the old french word "combre", meaning "confluent". Combrit was probably created in the 6th century and was totally part of the parish of Pont l'Abbé. During the French Revolution, Combrit was separated from Lambour which became part of Pont l'Abbé and then from Ile Tudy in 1826 which became independant. Combrit is one of the six towns which steeple was cut off in the 17th century by Louis 14th. The steeple was only built again a century later. The architect who rebuilt the steeple was Mr Bigot. Some say that the word "bigouden" comes from his name.
One man particularly left his mark on the town : the philanthropist artist Jacques de Thézac. He came to Combrit - Sainte-Marine in 1888 and very quickly became conscious of the hardness and difficulties of the fishermen lives. That's why he founded the "Abri du Marin" ("Fishermen' Shelter") in Sainte-Marine in 1910, among the 14 others he managed to build in other breton seaports. The entire network is known as the Oeuvre des Abris du Marin (Fishermen' Shelters Piece of Work). Those meeting places used to provide education, reading lessons, lectures, cultural development, libraries and led an active struggle against alcoholism. The Fishermen' Shelter of Sainte-Marine has now been restored and has become a museum in tribute to Jacques de Thézac, also showing temporary exhibitions about fishing.
To be seen
- The Fort de Sainte-Marine ou Fort Vauban. It was built under Napoleon 3rd in 1862 as a defensive post. It is now a place of contemporary artists exhibitions.
- The Phare de Sainte-Marine "The Sainte-Marine Lighthouse" or Feu de Combrit. It is located next to the Fort and was built in 1885 to draw a north line with the lighthouse of Bénodet. It is side by side with the house of the lighthouse keeper. A walking path idea : leaving from the beach or from the lighthouse, you can walk downtown along the seaside. The walking path offers a beautiful view on Bénodet and crosses a beautiful small beach.
- On the road from Sainte-Marine to Pont l'Abbé stands the "Parc Botanique de Cornouaille" where 3500 species of plants are growing on a 4 acre park. Calm, smells, magnificient landscapes and a trip around the world guaranteed !
Also
The Saint-Tugdual church, the Sainte-Marine chapel, the Notre-Dame-de-la-Clarté chapel, the 2 meters high standing stone of Le Treustel and the laying stele of Le Leoc.
INFORMATION POINT
Place Grafenhausen
29120 COMBRIT
02 98 56 48 41
Pont l'Abbé (Pont-'n-Abad) is the capital of the Pays Bigouden. It is known for the Musée Bigouden located inside the castel "Château des Barons du Pont" and for the Bigoudene embroidery and basketry. Boats come up the tidal river which offers magnificient views and walking paths. Pont l'Abbé is full of shops selling all the Breton products and merchandising. Quick history
The numerous prehistorical remains found around Pont l'Abbé tell us that the place has always been inhabited. (Some pieces have been brought to the Musée Préhistorique of Saint-Guénolé, Penmarc'h.) During the 11th century some feudal landowners came and settled on this land which was then part of the abbey of Loctudy. It will later become the feudal dungeon of the Baron du Pont and then the castel, as it can be seen nowadays. In the 15th century, Pont l'Abbé became a barony and its seigneurs dominated the place. in the 17th century the Révolte des Bonnets Rouges took place in Pont l'Abbé and the stteple of Saint-Jacques de Lambour church was destroyed. In 1791 the growing town became a parish and annexed Loctudy, Plobannalec, Plomeur and Combrit, which since have got their independence back.
To be seen
- The Castle - Le Château de Pont l'Abbé ou Château des Barons du Pont, located in the center of town, with its medieval vaults. Inside its walls you can go to the Musée Bigouden where you'll be taught everything you need to know about the headdress, the traditionnal costumes and what it means to belong to the Pays Bigouden. Temporary exhibitions are also available, along with the permanent collection of the museum.
- The Church - L'Eglise Notre-Dame-des-Carmes. Built in the 14th century, it has got a huge and magnificient great organ. Its cloister was moved to Quimper in the 15th century.
- The 4 km towpath walk provides calm, beautiful views on the embankment and the tide, several species of birds can also be seen. It ends up in front of the ruins of an old house which used to be a café until the early 19th century, known as the White House.
Next to these visits, you will be able to stroll along the granit streets of Pont l'Abbé, flanked by numerous shops (Breton sweaters, cakes, pottery, ...).
INFORMATION POINT
11 Place Gambetta
29120 PONT L'ABBE
02 98 82 37 99
Plobannalec and Lesconil, though they are 3 km away, are part of the same town : Plobannalec being more into land and agriculture and Lesconil more into sea and fishing. Nowadays even if the scampi fishermen are still working for our pleasure, the town has devlopped the touristic activities with its marina and its water soprts school.
Quick history
The territory has been inhabited for centuries. Many megaliths or parts of are still visible. There is not much information about the beginning of our era about the town, except for the Revolte des Bonnets Rouges in the 17th century.
In the early 19th century, Lesconil was just a coastal crossroads, next to the Steir ria, only equipped with a natural port which is nowadays used by very small boats. The semaphore of Lesconil xas built at this period. At the same time, the inhabitants of Plobannalec began to quit agriculture and come to Lesconil to make a bit more money with fishing.
The current seaport was built in 1878. It was first dedicated to unloading the fishing boats as well as rescuing since shipping was quite unsafe in the area at that time. Then canneries, a shipyard and a fishing school are created. In 1905 a fuel semaphore is constructed on the Men ar Groaz headland. Dykes, quays, auction appear and the semaphore gets electrified. The bay was thus getting a more easy access since it was no longer exposed to dangerous streams and winds. Fishing activities developped even more.
Now both fishing and agriculture are becoming less and less important in the economy of the town. This is why Lesconil is the smallest and more traditionnal seaport of all the Pays Bigouden. Fishermen are still selling their fishes and scampi directly on the port everyday around 16pm. It is interseting to see that they are often willing to answer the tourists' questions about their job.
To be seen
The Mansion - Le Manoir de Kerhoas. It is a typical feudal mansion from the 16th century. It is a private mansion but during the summer it is open thanks to the "Fête des Vieux Métiers et du Patrimoine" ("the Ancient Professions and heritage") in July.
The megaliths of Quélarn. It was made of 6 dolmens and long corridors leading to a giant funeral room of 8 * 8 m, as well as 27 graves. Unfortunately only standing stones and one full dolmen are now visible.
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Marine Themed Exhibition in Sainte-Marine from November 2012 to March 2013
Every year the Abri du Marin (Fishermen' shelter) offers an exhibition about the sea heritage of Sainte-Marine and its surroundings. (photographies, items, texts, films). The Fishermen' shelter has been a very important social place during the first half of the 20th century.Entrance fee : Adults 2 euros / 12/18 years old, groups (more than 10 peolple ) 1 euro / Under 12 years old, free /
Opening Hours : Out of Season : thursday and friday from 2 pm to 6 pm – saturday and sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / Holiday Periods : from wednesday to sunday from 2 pm to 7 pm / High Season from mid-June to mid-September : everyday except monday from 10:30 am to 12:30 and from 2 pm to 7 pm.
Abri du marin, Quai Jacques de Thézac, tel 02 98 51 94 40
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